- The problem
- Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., Identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "Glazing materials."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
- The fix
- Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Ford Explorer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Explorer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2007 for the glass, side / rear.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Explorer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Ford Explorer recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Explorer: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33 | 1 | C |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2004 | 1,408 | 4 | F |
| 2003 | 1,313 | 7 | F |
| 2002 | 3,613 | 10 | F |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 | B |
2005 Ford Explorer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2,052 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1,567 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 1,050 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 987 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER | 425 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 307 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 273 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 225 | 6 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Explorer
Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer: glass, side / rear (December 2007); exterior lighting (May 2006); exterior lighting (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Ford Explorer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Ford Explorer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Explorer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Explorer years have the most complaints?
2002 (3,613), 2016 (2,466), 2015 (1,821). See every Ford Explorer year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Ford Explorer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data